Articles Posted in Defective Products & Consumer Protection

It is unfortunate when defective products make their way to store shelves in the D.C. metro area and in the hands of consumers. Defective products can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. The situation is even more grim if those who are injured or killed by a defective product are children or infants. One recent…

Sleep apnea is a common affliction for residents of Maryland and Virginia, as well as residents of the other 48 states. The ailment interferes with breathing during sleep; one of its most common and annoying symptoms is loud snoring. A widely prevalent cure for sleep apnea is the use of a continuously pressurized air passageway…

There are many different types of tasks and projects that people in Maryland need to complete. In order to complete many of these tasks people use and rely on certain products to make sure the job is completed correctly or more quickly. People also expect that these products will work the way that they are…

Many Silver Spring area residents understand the urgent need to protect the environment which is why electric cars are becoming so popular. Car manufacturers have many regulations they need to follow to make sure their cars are safe. But a popular electric car has been recalled due to its ability to catch fire. Popular electric…

As the Journal of Law and Mobility reports, the 2016 fatal collision of a Tesla driver using autonomous driving mode launched a national conversation about product liability and autonomous vehicles. Subsequent incidents have only furthered these questions. In Virginia as elsewhere in the US, product liability lawsuits have rested on legal assessment tools to determine…

After a traumatic car accident, the first thing most people want to do is heal. After that, the question usually arises of who should pay for that recovery.  Some victims look to the other driver whose negligence or recklessness contributed to or caused the injury. There could be another party to blame, at least in…

Many drugs on the market can cause adverse reactions, but in some cases, you may be able to hold the drug company liable for the harm you suffer. As FindLaw explains, this may be true even for FDA-approved drugs or those prescribed by a doctor.  Understanding product liability laws and duty to warn will help you better…

Plaintiffs across the nation, including in D.C. and Maryland, filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over deceptive marketing of its pelvic mesh products. When a company’s marketing team provides information about a product but neglects to include its risks of possible harm or dangers, purchasers may file a legal action to recover…

Product recalls are one way the government helps to keep consumers safe. When you hear about a recall, you get valuable information on whether you should worry or not if you have purchased the product in Maryland. Some recalls may not affect you. For example, a food product that may have contamination from nuts is…